Cucumber Jalapeno Cilantro Margarita
I’m on a cucumber juice in cocktails kick lately so naturally it was time to use it in a margarita with this version of a Cucumber Jalapeño Cilantro Margarita. I LOVE THIS MARGARITA!
This Cucumber Jalapeño Cilantro Margarita is my new favorite margarita. I love the freshness of the cucumber juice, the herbal notes from cilantro and the spicy kick of the jalapeño. Be careful with the jalapeño, I found one slice is plenty, you don’t want to overwhelm the entire drink. And, if you’re one of those people that hate cilantro, well, just leave it out! Although I can’t tell you what that would taste like cuz I didn’t make it that way 😉
NOTES:
This Cucumber Jalapeño Cilantro Margarita is my new favorite margarita. I love the freshness of the cucumber juice, the herbal notes from cilantro and the spicy kick of the jalapeño. Be careful with the jalapeño, I found one slice is plenty, you don’t want to overwhelm the entire drink. And, if you’re one of those people that hate cilantro, well, just leave it out! Although I can’t tell you what that would taste like cuz I didn’t make it that way 😉
You’ll Need:
- 2 oz. white tequila (I used Patron)
- 2 oz. fresh cucumber juice*
- .5 oz. Cointreau
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- .75 oz. agave syrup
- 3 sprigs of cilantro
- 1 seedless jalapeño slice
Instructions:
- Muddle cilantro and jalapeño in cocktail shaker with a little bit of crushed ice.
- Add tequila, cucumber juice, Cointreau, lime juice, agave syrup with ice and shake well.
- Strain into rocks glass with ice.
- Garnish with cilantro, jalapeño or cucumber slice as desired.
NOTES:
- *To make cucumber juice, just peel a couple cucumbers and puree them in a blender or food processor. Then strain over wire mesh strainer and toss out the solids. Store whatever juice you don't use in the refrigerator, it will keep for several days.